Bannerghatta area environmental sensitive zone to be reduced to 100 meters

The government will adhere to the court order regarding the demarcation of the environmental sensitive zone in the Bannerghatta forest area. Minister for Forest, Wildlife and Environment, Ramalingareddy, stated that discussions were held with officials to reduce the environmental sensitive zone to 100 meters in areas with residential areas and long-standing villages. He also mentioned that various development works worth ₹38 crore were inaugurated at Bannerghatta Biodiversity Park on Monday.